Vivesini

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Vivesini
Vivesini poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBhavan Rajagopalan
Written byGajendran K.
Starring
CinematographyOm Narayan
Edited by R. Sudharsan
Music byRishabh Nagendra
Production
company
Laburnum Productions
Release date
  • 15 December 2023 (2023-12-15)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Vivesini (English: Thinker) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Bhavan Rajagopalan. The film stars Nassar, Kavya and Suraj in the lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 15 December 2023.

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Cast

Production

Bhavan Rajagopalan began work on Vivesini in November 2019, with production eventually completed in 2021 owing to delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nassar was the only senior actor cast in the film, with rookie actors Kavya and Mekha Rajan also selected for pivotal roles. [1]

Release and reception

Prior to the release of the film, it was showcased at screenings in the UK during January and July 2023. [2] [3]

The film had a theatrical release on 15 December 2023 across Tamil Nadu. A critic from ABP News gave the film a positive review and predicted that it would have a good run on a streaming platform. [4] A reviewer from Maalaimalar praised the plot of the film. [5]

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